Lead Pharmacist

The Lead Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring safe, timely, efficient, compliant and productive workflows in the day-to-day operations of the inpatient pharmacy. The incumbent will participate in the development and lead the implementation of new services, initiatives, and/or staff education. Furthermore, the Lead Pharmacist will be responsible for the direct supervision of any combination of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students or other pharmacy support staff who work within their scope of responsibility.

The Lead Pharmacist will be required to use advanced communication and project management skills necessary to lead quality and efficiency improvement efforts. All responsibilities are accomplished in collaboration with the pharmacy leadership team under the direction of a Pharmacy Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations, policies and procedures of Ellis Medicine. Adherence to all regulatory requirements put forth by the FDA, CDC, USP Compounding standards and/or external survey companies (i.e., The Joint Commission or similar)

• Oversee day-to-day operations or applications within their scope of responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the provision of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient-centered pharmacy services

• Hold staff accountable to the standards of the department

• Support clinical pharmacy workflows and practice expectations through operational planning

• Identify opportunities to redesign systems of oversight to maximize performance (i.e.: labor and operational efficiency)

• Identify and deal with personnel issues in a proactive and timely manner, with appropriate follow-up to improve performance alongside pharmacy leadership.

• Ensure staff competency via training, competency assessments, and other means

• Work with staff on an ongoing basis to attain their professional development goals by directing, coaching and supporting

• Participate in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of staff

• Coordinate and lead team meetings/huddles

• Work with pharmacy leadership to identify gaps in training knowledge and areas for staff performance improvement

• Lead the training of staff on application specific training and updates

• Participate in department’s strategic plan development and execution of assigned goals.

• Participate as a member of pharmacy department in multidisciplinary team and committees

• Serve as preceptor and/or advisor for pharmacy students

• Other duties and projects as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a hospital setting

• Must be licensed to practice in New York State or eligible to become licensed

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $58.87-$94.20 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the state.